The global pandemic that has lasted nearly a year has brought to light many
deficiencies in our healthcare systems in the United States.
Today on this "World Cancer Day," KBOO's Annette Newell talks to an expert
about new tools for gastrointestinal cancer which they cal...
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As people stay home more in the pandemic, the danger to families is not just
the threat of COVID. Kids are more at risk of injuries and even deaths
because of a common type of accident in the home.
KBOO's Annette Newell recently talked to a mother, Alyssa Carlson, who...
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Salmon runs on the Columbia and Snake rivers have faced major habitat loss,
channelized streams and infrastructure invasion to their native spawning
grounds over the past decades. While preservation efforts persist across
Washington, Idaho and Oregon to save salmon runs,...
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Imagine getting what you think is spam, and it turns into a $5 million grant
to help Native families who are homeless and suffering during the pandemic.
That's the story of Paul Lumley, the Executive Director of the Native
American Youth and Family Center in Portland. He...
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The coronavirus pandemic has created a challenging holiday season this year,
and it's doubly so for those with substance use disorder. In the first clip,
KBOO's Annette Newell talks to an addiction medicine expert about why the
holiday season is more challenging for thos...
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On Tuesday, October 13th, KBOO hosted a virtual debate between the two
candidates vying for Portland City Commission Position 4.
They are the incumbent, Chloe Eudaly, and her opponent, Mingus Mapps.
Chloe Eudaly is the current Portland City Commissioner for Position 4....
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Umatilla County is coping with some of the worst workplace outbreaks of
COVID-19 in Oregon. Cases continue to climb in Oregon, Washington and
throughout the world. And, a dire warning about the virus from the CDC.
KBOO's Annette Newell has these and more stories in this ...
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Portland Parks and Recreation closed several parks to vehicle traffic
Thursday, to help promote safe social distancing practices and discourage
overcrowding. The parks themselves however, are still open to the public.
KBOO's Annette Newell talked to Portland Parks and Re...
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Portland City Commissioner candidate Mingus Mapps has a unique perspective
on city government. He has worked as a political science professor at
Brandies University, and more recently worked for the Portland Office of
Community and Civic Life. Mapps faces off against inc...
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On Saturday, February 22nd, Gentrification is WEIRD and Alberta Abbey will be
presenting a night of short films, entitled Black, Camera, Action! The short
documentary films focus on the past, present and future of Black communities
in Portland, and the event will also fe...
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